Sukhothai Noodle Soup (ก๋วยเตี๋ยวสุโขทัย)

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak rice noodles in warm water for 15-20 minutes until softened, then drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add ground pork, breaking it apart, and cook until browned and cooked through.

4. 4

   In a pot, bring the broth to a boil. Add palm sugar, fish sauce, tamarind paste, and soy sauce. Stir until sugar dissolves.

5. 5

   Add green beans to the broth and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.

6. 6

   Blanch the soaked rice noodles in boiling water for 30 seconds, then drain and divide among serving bowls.

7. 7

   Ladle the hot broth over the noodles and top with the cooked ground pork.

8. 8

   Garnish with crushed peanuts, dried shrimp, pickled radish, and fresh cilantro.

9. 9

   Serve immediately with bean sprouts, lime wedges, and chili flakes on the side.